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It may sound like weird science, but “energy density” is nothing more than the calories in a portion of food. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and cooked grains are examples of low-energy-density foods that give you plenty of water and fiber for very few calories. |
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An interview with sports dietitian Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RD, CSSD By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Whether you’re a “weekend warrior” trying to stay fit or an athlete training for a marathon, what you eat can affect how you perform. Eating right can give you the edge to help energize your workout or reach that 26th mile. But which foods are best for fitness activities, and which should you avoid? With so many sports drinks, bars, powders, and supplements to choose from, how do you know which are best? Or can you skip the expensive supplements and get everything you need from a well-planned diet? |
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By Kristie Leong M.D., If you’re trying to lose weight, you may want to avoid extreme calorie restriction. Here’s why. What’s the best way to lose weight? Undoubtedly, the safest and most effective approach is to eat healthy and exercise; but some people want faster results and resort to unsafe practices such as diet pills and starvation diets. Neither approach works in the long run and both can have serious health consequences. To speed up weight loss further, some people adopt very low calorie diets that fail to provide adequate nutrition. Sure, they may be rewarded with weight loss initially, but inevitably they end up jeopardizing their overall health. What are the consequences of eating too few calories? |
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Can a food diary really help you loose weight? By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Feature reviewed by Louise Chang, MD It may sound too good to be true, but many experts say the simple act of keeping a food diary can encourage you to eat fewer calories — and thus lose weight. |
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Evaluate yourself before you begin to consider the various offerings of weight loss sites. Decide if you need specific menu plans, supplied food, exercise plans, community support forums, individual counseling or individualized diet plans. Then it will be easier to decide which one is best for you. Determine how each website handles food plans. Does it offer tools and resources such as meal trackers, recipes and custom meal plans? Do you need guides to eating out? Do you need tips as to which foods are best for you? Does the site do more than just try to sell you food? |
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ingredientsSpicy Blue Cheese Dip
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Ingredients• 1 small shallot, peeled • 1 5-ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel) • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Freshly ground pepper, to taste • 6 ounces baby spinach • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives |
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6 servings, 6-7 onion rings each Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour |
